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September 17, 2024
Newsletter Week 16
Howdy, MIT!
Congratulations to everyone for completing the first 10 or 20 miler of the season at Run Columbus Run! We hope you had a fantastic time hitting the Olentangy Trail with both old friends and new ones. A huge shout-out to our incredible pace coaches—your dedication and commitment make our running community thrive. Take a moment this week to express your gratitude for their invaluable support!
As we take a well-deserved cutback week, gear up for next week's PEAK WEEK! The countdown to race day on October 20th is officially on, and we’re in the final stretch of our training journey.
Don't miss our special in-person nutrition information session with our partner dietician, Rebecca Youngs, happening on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM. This session will be a fantastic opportunity to learn how to fuel properly during race week. Be sure to check out the pre-reading linked below to get the most out of this insightful event.
And don’t forget—this Sunday is Gumpathon! Join us for a fun 6-ish mile run, sandwiched by a screening of Forrest Gump and some delicious pizza and brews. To join me for Sunday Funday, choose the Grandview TO Studio 35 option. Sign up is below!
Keep running and walking strong and see you on the trail.
Happy Running, Walking, Moving & Shaking,
Coach Hannah
I want to hear from you! Please note my office hours:
Sunday & Monday: OFF
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm (Reserved for Private Coaching Sessions - Interested? Shoot me an email!)
Run With Me:
Wednesdays @ MIT GRIT WORK
Thursdays @ Studio 35 Run Club - 6:30pm
Saturdays @ MIT LONG RUN
MIT WORKOUT HUB
RUN COLUMBUS RUN
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORKOUT - 9/11 @ 6:30PM: Yasso 800s
MEETUP LOCATION:
Thomas Worthington High School (Track Parking Lot)
300 W. Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085
1 mile WARM UP to Plesenton (Though, we might stay at the track if it is open!)
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2293110
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HALF: 5 x 800m Repeats
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2-3 minutes standing recovery
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YASSO PACE
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FULL: 8 x 800m Repeats
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2-3 minutes standing recovery
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YASSO PACE
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EDGE:
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2 x 400m
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10-12 x 800m
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1:30 standing rest
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SATURDAY LONG RUN - 9/21 @ 7:00AM: MT. FRONTRUNNER
MEETUP LOCATION:
Mt. Frontrunner (Worthington Industries Parking Lot)
100 W. Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, OH 43085
MILEAGE:
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Half: 7 miles
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Full: 12 miles
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MIT EDGE: 14 miles
ROUTE:
*NOTE: Remember, our hydration stations are cup-less! Don't forget your hand bottle or collapsible cup.
FIT FOR LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Harvest Moon Triple
For this week’s Harvest Moon, we will celebrate with a Fit For Life Physical Therapy triple education option.
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First is FFL’s Chelsea Hall with a great article on Big Toe Mobility.
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Second, is FFL’s Rebecca Youngs’ great article on Fueling Gluten-Free runners and walkers
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Third is our latest Train Your Brain article from Dr Heather Bechtel. She will help you navigate and in-season mental health tune-up.
Fit For Life Physical Therapy are proud to be the Official MIT and Fleet Feet Sports Medicine Partner. We care for people of all activity levels — to help prevent, recover from, or rehabilitate athletic injuries.
RACE WEEK FUELING
In-Person Education Session with Dietician, Rebecca Youngs
Join us for an in-person education session with resident MIT dietician, Rebecca Youngs! She will cover the essentials for properly fueling before, during, and after your race this fall, and answer your most pressing questions about hydration and nutrition.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30pm.
WHERE: Fleet Feet Track House
BRING: Notebook & Questions
This event is FREE, but please RSVP below!
STUDIO 35 & FLEET FEET PRESENT:
GUMPATHON 2024!
Join us on Sunday, September 22nd for a one-of-a-kind running-meets-the-big-screen celebration of the iconic 1992 film Forrest Gump!
This half movie-screening/half quarter-marathon takes place at AND between Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse & the Grandview Theater & Drafthouse. Here's how it all works:
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8:00-9:00am - Registration
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9:00-9:30am - Forrest Gump Screening Pt. 1
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9:30am-11:30am - Run 6.5 miles to the other theater location - Once you arrive, pick up your t-shirt & pint glass and enjoy a free beer before the movie starts back up.
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11:30am-2:00pm - Forrest Gump Screening Pt. 2
For more details & to register, click below!
MIT FLICKR PAGE
Download Run Columbus Run Pics
Special thanks to Andy Wilhelm for taking awesome photos out on the trail during Run Columbus Run! Click below to browse, download, and share your favorite photos from MIT workouts!